When human nature confronts the need for a global environmental ethics.

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-403 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc E. Pratarelli
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Global Environmental

scholarly journals Environmental Ethics of Buddhism: Ecological Values in the Mirror of Wisdom by Erdeni Galshiev

2021 ◽  
pp. 114-118
Author(s):  
Galina P. Dondukova ◽  
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Erdeni P. Dmitriev
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
General Structure ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Sustainable Living ◽  
Didactic Literature ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Ecological Values ◽  
Ecological Problems ◽  
Modern Context ◽  
The Republic

The aim of this article is to analyze one of the most outstanding works of Buryat didactic literature – The Mirror of Wisdom by Erdeni Khaibzun Galshiev (1855 – 26 June (9 July) 1915) and to identify the Buddhist ecological values in it. We argue that in the modern context of global environmental awareness as well as local ecological problems in the Baikal region, Russia, The Mirror of Wisdom, and its described practices for laymen have become extremely significant and can serve as the guideline for sustainable living. We start with the overview of the historical background of Buddhism on the territory of the republic of Buryatia, Russia, go on with the general structure of The Mirror of Wisdom by Erdeni Galshiev, and proceed to the analysis of ecological values, such as non-harming to other creatures, the law of karma, non-attachment, and so on. The analysis shows that although written a century ago and not aimed initially to bring together the inter-related issues of population, consumption and the environment, The Mirror of Wisdom suggests certain conclusions concerning these issues and can contribute to ecological sustainability as well as economic and social justice.

scholarly journals Redefining Sustainability: From Self-Determination to Environmental Autonomy

Philosophies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laÿna Droz
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Global Environment ◽  
Global Diversity ◽  
Natural Processes ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
Conditions Of Possibility ◽  
Definition Of

“Sustainability” is widely used by diverse organizations as the normative direction to coordinate common actions. But what should we sustain or maintain? Through philosophical reasoning and a literature review in environmental ethics, this paper explores this question and develops a working definition of “sustainability” that intends to be compatible with the global diversity of worldviews. I argue that sustainability is the maintenance of the conditions of possibility of continuation of (1) self-determining flourishing human existences. It entails (2) maintaining the natural processes of the global environment autonomous to limit the possible harmful consequences of the conflicts of distribution and domination, and (3) cultivating meaningful, diverse, and adaptable nurturing milieus. This definition encompasses the three intricate ideas of self-determination, autonomy of the global environment, and diversity. Self-determination as well as the preservation of the autonomy of global environmental processes are crucial elements to prevent the unescapable domination of some powerful groups and worldviews over others. Diversity is also a key piece of the sustainability puzzle as it provides ranges of options that make self-determination possible. This paper proposes an inclusive and flexible working definition of sustainability that is mindful of the global diversity of worldviews.

Culture and Difference

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Godrej
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Environmental Concerns ◽  
The Political ◽  
The West ◽  
Political Thinking ◽  
Political Critique ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Political Approach

Can non-Western traditions offer the West intellectual resources to re-conceptualize the human–nature relationship, and transform our ethical relationship to the natural world? This essay argues that there have been two kinds of approaches to this question: first, an almost purely ethical approach that is termed “civilizational,” which follows the logic inherent in biocentric critiques of Western anthropocentrism and instrumentalism; and second, a more political approach which is called “neo-Gandhian,” which takes inspiration from the political thinking of Mahatma Gandhi. After describing each approach at length, the chapter argues that the latter is a more sophisticated way to turn to non-Western traditions for environmentally just solutions to the global environmental crisis. It not only avoids reproducing the binaries and dichotomies to which the former approach seems indebted, but it also marries normative environmental concerns with practical, material concerns and explicitly political critique and action.

The Humanity of Global Environmental Ethics

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Wapner ◽  
Richard A. Matthew
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Global Environmental

Beyond the Anthropocentrism Debate

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-118
Author(s):  
Jeremy Sorgen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Nature ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Environmental Values ◽  
Historical Survey ◽  
Public Values ◽  
Cultural Reform ◽  
Common Values ◽  
Core Issue ◽  
The One ◽  
Attribute Value

The anthropocentrism debate, which centers on the place and status of environmental values, has been a core issue for environmental ethics since the field’s beginning in the 1970s. Nonanthropocentrists attribute value to non-human nature directly, while anthropocentrists claim that humans hold a certain priority. While the debate has produced a wide variety of interesting philosophical positions, it has not achieved its implicit goal of cultural reform. This is not because philosophers fail to agree on a tenable position, but because the debate is misconceived. Both sides of the debate assume that agreement on common values, worldviews, and substantive positions is prerequisite to cultural reform. Pragmatic criticism of this assumption, however, displays its underlying faults, while pragmatic inquiry into the field’s development displays how scholars are already generating methods more commensurate with the goal of cultural reform. Philosophers invested in changing public values should transition from debates in axiology (the study of values) to debating method, where axiology is just one method among others and not the one best suited to supporting cultural reform. A historical survey of the field suggests what scholars of environmental ethics are learning about methods that are both publicly engaged and culturally transformative.

scholarly journals Ecophilosophy and African traditional ecological knowledge

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 228-240
Author(s):  
Mark Omorovie Ikeke ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Traditional Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Ecological Crisis ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Silent Spring ◽  
The Commons ◽  
The 1960S

Ecophilosophy is concerned with the critical study of ecological issues. It critiques the human- earth relationship advocating for friendly treatment of the environment. Philosophy’s interests in the environmental crisis dates back to the late 1960s. Among those who were at the forefront are Holmes Rolston III, Thomas Berry, and Richard Routley. The philosophical movement towards the environment was also inspired by Rachel Carson’s 1962 book, Silent Spring, Garrett Hardin’s The Tragedy of the Commons, Lynn White’s 1967 article, The Historical Roots of the Ecological Crisis, Paul Ehrlich’s Population Bomb, and so forth. It is not that before the 1960s philosophers have not spoken about the environment. The unfortunate thing was that most of the philosophers that had spoken about the environment merely saw the environment or nature from a utilitarian perspective and nature was perceived as an object to be studied, evaluated and conquered without concern for environmental wellbeing. Yet, when the philosophic turn towards the environment began even till today, most of the voices are those of western and Euro-centric philosophers. Indigenous voices and wisdoms from non-western cultures are often ignored. The purpose of this paper is to argue for the place of African traditional ecological knowledge in ecophilosophy and environmental ethics. Through the method of critical analysis, what constitutes African traditional ecological knowledge and its place in global environmental ethics is examined. The paper finds and concludes that global environmental ethics will be incomplete and weakened without the inclusion of African traditional ecological knowledge.

scholarly journals Marine Pollution 73/ 78 IMO convention: a tool for sustainable marine resources in Kepulauan Riau Province

2021 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
Abdurrahman Zacky ◽  
Dhani Akbar ◽  
Agung Dhamar Syakti
Keyword(s):  
International Relations ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Marine Pollution ◽  
Collective Responsibility ◽  
Environmental Aspects ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
The Government ◽  
Research Analysis

Annual sludge oil mitigation in Kepulauan Riau is one of the government’s efforts to comply with the results of the Convention of Marine Pollution (MARPOL) 73/ 78 IMO which is well-known as the basis of efforts to prevent pollution at ocean caused by economic activities at sea. This research aims to observe and evaluate the government effort to comply with the MARPOL 73/ 78 convention and its annual implementation response and mitigate illegal sludge oil activity in Kepulauan Riau Province. The data collection was carried out by sampling method to contaminated areas in Batam and Bintan as a locus of the research. Analysis of Green Theory, in the discipline of International Relations, conducted to provide a spotlight on environmental aspects in a sludge oil occurrence. The understanding of the concept of triangulation between environmental, economic, and state aspects is the basis for understanding the sludge oil issue, which is trying to be described through the perspective of global environmental ethics. It is shown that the overall efforts made by the government are in accordance with the MARPOL 73/78 and environmental analysis based on Green Theory. In conclusion, upcoming mitigation to be improved are appropriate budgeting, technology to response and prevent the occurrence, socialization and empowering coastal local communities, and optimizing regional collective responsibility and cooperation

scholarly journals Ecotheology Islam: Teologi Konstruktif Atasi Krisis Lingkungan

ULUMUNA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-346
Author(s):  
Abdul Quddus
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
The Other ◽  
Moral Leadership ◽  
Environmental Crisis ◽  
Ethical Management ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Global Environmental ◽  
Guiding Principles ◽  
The One

The earth inhabited by human now is facing global environmental crisis. To respond to and tackle the crisis, a new awareness to explore the principles of religion has emerged today, which was then called ecotheology, an integral environmental insight based on ethical-theological as well as ethical-anthropological dimensions. This paper is aimed at, on the one hand, exposing principles of Islamic ecotheology that are able to be guiding principles in managing the nature, and on the other hand, comparing them with the principles of modern environmental ethics of the environmentalist/ eco-thinkers. The author argues that there are three principles of Islamic ecotheology that are relevant as the basis of ethical management of nature now days, namely the principle of tawḥid (unity of all creation), the principle of āmanah-khalīfah (trustworthiness-moral leadership), and ākhirah (responsibility).  

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